Hanging on the Laundry Line

Wednesday, January 7, 2009

Our Backyard in the Snow

Snow covered trees on a snowy morning. (archived photo)

Tuesday, January 6, 2009

Ice Fishing

An ice fisherman on Stephen Foster Lake at Mt. Pisgah State Park. Now doesn't that just look like fun!! (archived photo)

Another Snowy Fence

This one is at Mt. Pisgah State Park (archived)

Monday, January 5, 2009

A Rock Wall and Snow

From the archives - near the Apple-Cheese Festival site in Canton, PA

I See Sheep!

Smith's sheep in a snowy pasture in East Troy. (archived photo)

Why "The Laundry Line"?

Why the "laundry line"? It's simple really. The laundry line is colorful and full of different shapes and textures. It tells a story about the week gone by, and the people who lived it.The laundry line is a lot like life. It causes you to plan ahead for the weather, to slow down and wait, and to take a big deep breath of fresh smelling fabric.Hanging things on the laundry line takes time, and gives you time to think. You hang it up, and then you wait. It doesn't happen in an instant. Sometimes you get lucky and a breeze comes along to stir things up. Laundry in the breeze moves freely, and flourishes in the sunlight. Sometimes you wait too long, and a cold rain interrupts the drying process. Then you have to either run to the rescue, or wait until the weather evens out again. Either way, hanging things on the laundry line slows you down, and makes you pay attention. And that can't be a bad thing.

My Favorite Quotes

No one can make you feel inferior without your consent. - Eleanor Roosevelt
It's not whether you get knocked down. It's whether you get up - Vince Lombardi
Never discourage anyone...who continually makes progress, no matter how slow. - Plato
A woman is like a tea bag- you never know how strong she is until she gets in hot water. - Eleanor Roosevelt
Strength does not come from physical capacity. It comes from an indomitable will. - Mahatma Gandhi
The most important thing in life is showing up. - from the movie Hardball
Behold the turtle. He makes progress only when he sticks his neck out. - James Bryant Conant